Fortune’s Cove Blooms & Apothecary

Fortune’s Cove Blooms & Apothecary We are a small business that promotes and sells retail local Nelson County farm flowers, herbs, plants and apothecary items.

This week’s Fortune’s Cove Blooms & Apothecary fabulous foraging adventure - Native Wild Bergamot (bee balm) blooms from...
06/14/2026

This week’s Fortune’s Cove Blooms & Apothecary fabulous foraging adventure - Native Wild Bergamot (bee balm) blooms from June - September. It can be identified by its lavender, white, red or pink flower and is commonly found in upland forests, woodlands, edges of forests, meadows and fields. The flowers attract bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and various caterpillars.

Wild Bergamot tea has been a Native American go-to herbal remedy for:
• colds and coughs
• nausea
• gas and colic
• sore throat and fevers
• soothing nerves
• gas and colic
The tea can be used to increase circulation and can be used as a topical wash to heal wounds. It contains a high content of thymol, which is a wonderful antiseptic.

Wild Bergamot Tea:
3-4 fresh picked or dried bee balm leaves
4-5 bee balm flower petals
1 cup boiling water
Honey or Lemon (if needed)

1. Rinse the flowers/blossoms in cold water (no stems)
2. Boil the water
3. Use an infuser or teapot add bee balm leaves and petals
4. Simmer for 5-10 minutes
5. Strain the tea and add honey or lemon for extra flavor
6. Enjoy warm

06/13/2026

Currently Heart of Nelson, Abby is teaching the art of pottery and how to manipulate clay into your dream vessel. Stop by and watch, and then drop by Village Antiques and Cafe to grab light refreshments and perhaps buy some flowers, herbs, teas or live plants.

We are open. Air conditioned. Ready to greet you. Stop by Village Antiques and Cafe for light refreshments, and why not ...
06/13/2026

We are open. Air conditioned. Ready to greet you. Stop by Village Antiques and Cafe for light refreshments, and why not take home flowers, teas, cooking mixes, herbs or live plants. Can’t wait to meet you.

Listen, I know it is stupidly hot weather currently and we are all melting - but I can tell you where it’s cool! The coo...
06/12/2026

Listen, I know it is stupidly hot weather currently and we are all melting - but I can tell you where it’s cool!

The coolest place to be is Fortune’s Cove Blooms & Apothecary in Village Antiques and Cafe on Front Street in to browse incredible antiques, have an infamous chicken salad sandwich, sweet or unsweetened tea and good conversation, then treat yourself to fresh flowers in bouquets, stems or vases. Choose from a selection of dried herbs for your cooking/tea needs and lots of herbal teas, herbal cocktail and cooking mixes available to purchase. Say hi and stay cool this summer!

It’s a bit hot outside, but stroll into for lunch Village Antiques and Cafe and why not buy some flowers from Fortun...
06/12/2026

It’s a bit hot outside, but stroll into for lunch Village Antiques and Cafe and why not buy some flowers from Fortunes Cove Blooms & Apothecary. Fresh live and dry herbs. Fresh flowers. Bouquets and vases available. We love to see our community and visitors stop by. ❤️💕🌸🌷🌻

Also excited to announce that these are on display at Albemarle Angler Fly Fishing in Charlottesville, Virginia. S...
06/11/2026

Also excited to announce that these are on display at Albemarle Angler Fly Fishing in Charlottesville, Virginia. So, stop in, grab your rods, reels, waders, apparel and of course, send that postcard to your buddy telling them all about the size of that fish you caught in or or any of the surrounding counties.😁🐟🪱

Photography: Long Creations International, LLC

Honored to be chosen as one of a few talented to hang landscape photography Bonfire Burgers & Bourbon in . Also, yo...
06/11/2026

Honored to be chosen as one of a few talented to hang landscape photography Bonfire Burgers & Bourbon in . Also, you will find Fortune’s Cove Blooms & Apothecary custom fresh flowers on the tables next to your delicious meal. With 🩷🌷🌼

06/11/2026

You really should drop in Bonfire Burgers & Bourbon in to have a delicious meal, see the new beautiful artwork recently hung on the walls and Fortune’s Cove Blooms & Apothecary blooms on the tables.
That’s a date! 😏

In another Fortune’s Cove Blooms & Apothecary fabulous foraging adventure - Native Virginia Elderflower is in bloom from...
06/08/2026

In another Fortune’s Cove Blooms & Apothecary fabulous foraging adventure - Native Virginia Elderflower is in bloom from May - July. Common Elderberry plants produce panicles of flowers at the ends of their upper stems. They are capable of self-fertilization, and have a sweet, musty fragrance.
In late summer, the fertilized flowers ripen into dark purple-black drupe fruits. These fruits are edible, with a sweet flavor and slightly bitter aftertaste, and are often used to make jams, pie fillings, and wine.

Elder Blossom tea has been a go-to herbal remedy for:
• fevers and colds
• anti-inflammatory
• respiratory inflammation
• soothing nerves
• Currently being researched for other medicinal uses

An infusion of elderflower is good as an eyewash, or as a compress to help with headaches or injuries. You can also gargle with elderflower water to relieve sore throats.

Elder Blossom Tea:
2 Tablespoons of dried elderflowers, fresh and washed
16 oz of boiling water
Honey or Lemon (if needed)

1. Rinse the flowers/blossoms in cold water (no stems or leaves)
2. Boil 16 oz of water
3. Use an infuser or teapot add elderflowers
4. Simmer for 10-20 minutes
5. Strain the tea and add honey or lemon for extra flavor
6. Enjoy warm

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Photography: Long Creations International, LLC

This was a fun day filled with conversations, laughter and
06/07/2026

This was a fun day filled with conversations, laughter and

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